Housing
Emalahleni municipality wants to evict families in “illegal” township
Many of the families live in brick and mortar homes. But the municipality says these structures are unlawful and wants them to be demolished
By Masoka Dube
News | 27 February 2024
City of Tshwane mum on “investigation” into illegal suburb
Leeuwfontein developer and residents say the City has never contacted them
News | 26 February 2024
Bheki Cele accuses Randfontein protesters of being a construction mafia. But they say they just want jobs and their fair share
Eleven people to apply for bail after being arrested on 13 February
News | 26 February 2024
Relocated railway line occupiers protest for water, electricity, and toilets
The families were moved in December to land owned by PRASA but the City of Cape Town is tasked with giving them basic services
Brief | 23 February 2024
Khayelitsha families rebuild shacks after botched relocation
The voluntary move has now cost the shack dwellers money, materials, and belongings
By Vincent Lali
News | 23 February 2024
Fiery end to Green Point tent city
The homeless community was evicted on Thursday
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 22 February 2024
One year and counting: The Supreme Court of Appeal has still not handed down judgment in the vital Tafelberg case
Court says judgment should be delivered within three weeks
News | 20 February 2024
Green Point “Tent City”: Homeless camp’s days are numbered
Relocation options unsatisfactory for many of the occupiers
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Feature | 20 February 2024
Taxi operators stop City from relocating families in Khayelitsha
Ward councillor says the move is urgently needed in order to fix sewage pipes affecting the whole area
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 19 February 2024